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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.95, 10,276.47 and 2,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.95, 10,276.47 and 2,170.24 is: 3,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.95 : 10,276.47 = 2,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.95/10,276.47 = 2,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.95x = 10,276.47 × 2,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.95x = 22,302,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,395.40/6,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.85

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